Conspiracy Theories and Secret Societies For Dummies
Conspiracy Theories and Secret Societies For Dummies
Entering the world of conspiracy theories and secret societies is like stepping into a distant, parallel universe where the laws of physics have completely changed: black means white, up is down, and if you want to understand what's really going on, you need a good reference book. That's where Conspiracy Theories & Secret Societies For Dummies comes in. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this fascinating guide, packed with the latest information, walks you through some of the most infamous conspiracy theories - such as Area 51 and the assassination of JFK - and introduces you to such mysterious organizations as the Freemasons, the Ninjas, the Mafia, and Rosicrucians. This behind-the-curtain guide helps you separate fact from fiction and helps you the global impact of these mysterious events and groups on our modern world.
Discover how to:* Test a conspiracy theory* Spot a sinister secret society* Assess the Internet's role in fueling conspiracy theories* Explore world domination schemes* Evaluate 9/11 conspiracy theories* Figure out who "they" are* Grasp the model on which conspiracy theories are built* Figure out whether what "everybody knows" is true* Distinguish on assassination brotherhood from another* Understand why there's no such thing as a "lone assassin" Why do hot dogs come in packages of ten, while buns come in eight-packs? Everybody knows its a conspiracy, right? Find out in Conspiracy Theories & Secret Societies For Dummies.
- Format: Paperback | 384 pages
- Dimensions: 187 x 235 x 21mm | 687g
- Publication date: 10 Apr 2008
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication City/Country: New York, United States
- Language: English
- Edition Statement: 1. Auflage
- Illustrations note: black & white illustrations
- ISBN10: 0470184086
- ISBN13: 9780470184080
- Bestsellers rank: 73,758